Indicators of Transactive Memory
Many researchers consider the basic components of transactive memory system to be specialization, coordination and credibility. This is a common misconception of how transactive memory systems operate within groups. These indicators of TMS occur after a group has established a transactive memory system and are due to the existence of transactive memory within the group. Because these three factors occur more prevalently in groups that have developed a TMS, they are often measured as a proxy for measuring the exact transactive memory system. The most prevalent measure of transactive memory as developed by Kyle Lewis measures these three components as indicators that a group has developed a transactive memory. Other measures, namely Austin’s attempts to measure the perceptions of expertise within the group as a more direct measure of transactive memory.
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